Believing in the Power. Where is the Plug? Filling the Void, Part 8
On July 1 Canadians celebrate Canada Day - the day of the adoption of the
British North America Act. This act declared that Canada would become an
independent territory of England and that it would have its own federal
government. As a result, the modern-day country of Canada was born!
In commemoration of this special day this year, I noticed an article in the
newspaper that asked the following question:
"What is a Canadian?"
The answer was simple. "It is an immigrant with power."
This led me to ask myself the following question: What is a Christian? Isn't it
a sinner with power?
Just imagine for a moment that you are an immigrant to Canada and you have just
been officially sworn in as a Canadian citizen. You feel however, that you are
not deserving of such an honour, and you continue to live like you did before
you became a citizen. You neglect your many privileges, you refuse to vote, and
eventually you start to complain about Canadian politics.
One of your biggest desires is to travel outside of Canada. You don't trust the
system however, so you don't apply for a passport. Or perhaps someone accuses
you falsely, but because you refuse representation from a lawyer, you are thrown
in jail. Who can trust the legal system anyway?
Eventually you end up bitter and defeated, wishing you could go back to your
country of birth.
The same is true if you don't believe in the promises God has given you. You
have the power, but unless you apply it, it remains useless!
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through
our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." (2 Peter 1:3
NIV)
"God can do anything, you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess
or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by
working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us." (Eph 3:20 The
Message)
Your inner void can be filled to the brim with the loving presence of your
Heavenly Father. Your victory is guaranteed, but only if you claim it. Don't let
yourself feel defeated. Grab what God has offered you and enjoy being a "real"
citizen of heaven.
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
(1 Cor 15:57 NIV)
Do you have a passport?
Rob Chaffart